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Class action against Visa and Mastercard for illegal overcharging

27 April 2023, 21:16 CET

The law firm Harcus Parker is known for its commitment to consumer and business rights.

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Recently, the firm launched a class action against Visa and Mastercard for unlawful overcharging of businesses that accept credit and debit card payments. The purpose of the action is to allow businesses to recover excessive transaction fees that have been hidden and undisclosed by the two credit card companies.

What are Visa and Mastercard accused of? 

Visa and Mastercard are accused of imposing high, hidden and undisclosed transaction fees on businesses that accept credit and debit card payments. These fees particularly affect businesses that process business and consumer cards used by foreign visitors, with transaction rates of up to 3% or more. These fees can significantly impact a company's bottom line, limiting their ability to invest in their business and affecting their profitability.

These fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard have been widely criticized for their lack of transparency and their impact on businesses, particularly small businesses that are already facing tight profit margins. Many businesses have sought to challenge these fees in court, accusing Visa and Mastercard of abusing their dominant position in the card payments market.

Harcus Parker Law Firm's goal with this class action 

The law firm Harcus Parker has decided to take matters into its own hands by launching this class action to enable businesses to recover these excessive transaction fees and put an end to the illegal practice of overcharging by the two credit card giants, Visa and Mastercard. Affected businesses can now join the class action and be represented by the law firm Harcus Parker.

Harcus Parker has an experienced team of lawyers and solicitors who are working hard to gather the necessary evidence to defend the interests of the companies involved. They are determined to ensure that businesses are treated fairly and to stop illegal overcharging by credit card companies.

The class action launched by the law firm Harcus Parker is an important step in the fight against illegal overcharging by credit card companies and to enable businesses to recover the excessive transaction fees they have been unfairly charged.  Indeed, businesses should have the right to know what they are paying and why, and credit card companies must be transparent about the fees they charge. 

In response to this criticism, Visa and Mastercard recently took steps to reduce transaction fees for businesses. Visa announced a 40 percent reduction in transaction fees for small businesses, while Mastercard launched an initiative to help businesses understand and reduce transaction fees. These initiatives have been welcomed by businesses, although some critics feel that this is not enough to solve the problem in the long run.

How to join the class action? 

Affected businesses can now join the class action and be represented by the law firm Harcus Parker to get fair compensation and hold the financial giants, Visa and Mastercard, accountable for their actions. To join the class action, you must contact the law firm of Harcus Parker and provide them with the necessary information about your company and the transaction fee you paid. The law firm will then review your case to determine if you can participate in the class action.

How does a class action work for businesses? 

If you are eligible, the law firm Harcus Parker will guide you through the class action process and represent you in court. You will not have to bear any legal costs, as these are covered by the collective action.

In summary, the law firm of Harcus Parker is a major player in the fight against illegal overcharging by credit card companies and in defending the interests of businesses. Their legal action will enable businesses to recover the excessive transaction fees they have been charged and put an end to this unfair practice. Affected businesses can turn to the law firm of Harcus Parker for competent and effective legal representation.

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